Arkansas sets all-time program record for penalties in loss to Mississippi State
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Throughout the 2025 college football season, the Arkansas Razorbacks have gotten in their own way. However, what they pulled off in Saturday’s 38-35 loss to Mississippi State was truly historic.
The Razorbacks were penalized a program-record 18 times for 193 yards versus the Bulldogs in Week 10. The incredible number of infractions — and large number of yards — undoubtedly played a role in them dropping the contest after holding a 14-point lead in the final quarter, but interim coach Bobby Petrino doesn’t believe his team is to blame for all the whistles.
“[I] want to say something, but I can’t. That’s how they handcuff you,” Petrino said postgame, via Whole Hog Sports. “I’ve never had that in my entire life, and I do know this: If you look back at our games, we’re not a highly penalized team. We’ve done a nice job all year long of not having a lot of penalties.”
Entering Saturday’s action, the Razorbacks’ turnover differential against FBS opponents was a whopping negative-10. They won the turnover battle 1-0 this weekend, but didn’t get the W where it mattered most.
Arkansas now stands at 2-7 (0-5 SEC) with 3 games remaining this season. The Razorbacks have a bye next weekend, then face LSU in Baton Rouge on Nov. 15.
